British Council EnglishScore

4.5
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About this app

Prove your English level with a globally recognised English test and certificate for employment

Looking to learn English and prove your English level to an employer?

- Test your English skills and get your results instantly at no cost.
- Test your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary, as well as your reading and listening skills.
- An English Speaking test is also available to assess your pronunciation, fluency and communication skills.
- The EnglishScore Writing Test simulates real-life scenarios in a digital workplace to assess various skills, including grammar, vocabulary, text organisation and communication
- Prepare for other English exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC
- Buy a British Council Professional Certificate to prove your English level to an employer for as low as US$20
- Get course recommendations to help you learn English


Why EnglishScore?

★ EnglishScore is recognised. Our certificate is accepted by employers around the world, see some of them here: https://www.englishscore.com/english-test/who-uses-englishscore/

★ EnglishScore is easy to access. Take the test on your mobile device from anywhere, at any time.

★ EnglishScore is trusted. Every year, over two million people take international English exams and qualifications with the British Council.

★ EnglishScore is quick and accurate. Know your English level in as little as 30 minutes with a test designed by British Council.

★ EnglishScore is free to practise. Join 4.6 million English learners and take multiple practice tests for free.

About the English test and certficate

The EnglishScore test is delivered on a mobile phone, so it requires different security measures and rules.

We use security features such as face monitoring technology through your smartphone’s selfie camera. You must be alone in a quiet place with your whole face clearly in the camera during the test.

These rules help give you and organisations confidence that your results are accurate and reliable.

To take the test and purchase a certificate, you will need to turn on your test security.

Once the test is complete, EnglishScore awards you with an internationally recognised CEFR level from A2 to C1 and a more detailed score between 0 and 599 aligned to the CEFR framework. This is a recognised global standard for describing language levels. You can use your CEFR score to compare results with tests such as IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL.

The British Council EnglishScore Professional Certificate is recognised by leading employers and education institutions around the world.

You can use a Professional Certificate to help advance your career, including applying for a job or to enhance your CV.

EnglishScore is also available for businesses, universities and colleges that are looking to conduct English tests at scale. Learn more here:https://www.englishscore.com/for-business/

Send any feedback to contact@englishscore.com

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Terms of Service: https://www.englishscore.com/terms-of-use
Updated on
Nov 25, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Photos and videos
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Photos and videos and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.5
45.6K reviews
Iris Bean
November 22, 2025
Used to use this app for my clients as a cheaper easier alternative for IELTS certificate as an international student guide and it worked wonderfully, now the new update has made the app unusable. since the start of November almost nobody has been getting their certificates, after numerous retakes no matter what they do, change the room, posture, device, account, nothing works! there's always a security issue no matter what they try to fix it.
14 people found this review helpful
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British Council EnglishScore
November 23, 2025
Hello Iris, thanks for the feedback. We noticed that you've contacted us regarding this, we'll investigate this issue further. We'd also like to inform you further regarding our test rules, please kindly advise the test-takers to adhere to our exam rules to ensure successful certifications. You can find out more by reading this article: t.ly/U8uKM.
Pauline Bonnet
December 17, 2025
Don't buy the certificate, it comes with ridiculous photos that make it unusable in a professional context. And getting a refund is nearly impossible; they'll just tell you it's "too late". Save your money. ps: redoing the test is not my ask. since the format of the certificate with the photos is inherently not presentable. I asked for a refund since the certificate serves no actual purpose. But this was refused. Money wasted.
3 people found this review helpful
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British Council EnglishScore
December 17, 2025
Hi Pauline, we're sorry to hear this. We require the photos to be captured as part of our security protocol and are stored securely in compliance with GDPR regulations. The photos will be viewed only if you choose to purchase a certificate. You are welcome to retake the test if you'd like to change the photos that are included on your certificate.
Hasaan Ahmed
October 31, 2025
Worst experience. I tried several times to get the certificate but each attempt was rejected because of 'unclear images' taken by my phone even though the pictures were perfectly fine. There’s no proper support or refund mechanism which makes the whole process frustrating. I ended up wasting my money on something that isnt even widely recognized by most institutions. I expected much better from the British Council.
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British Council EnglishScore
November 2, 2025
Hello Hasaan, we're sorry to hear this. We'd be happy to provide further assistance on this issue, please kindly fill in this form: https://englishscore.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new or contact us directly via email at contact@englishscore.com. We will then be able to provide assistance on your inquiry.

What’s new

At EnglishScore, we’re always working to make your testing experience clearer and more seamless.

• This update improves how test invitation links work by giving clearer guidance when there’s an email mismatch.

Thank you for choosing EnglishScore to support your learning and career growth.